We wanted to make in imperial amber ale, but we just could not resist the power of the dark side. So…we added some special dark malts to create the deceptive color of dark burgundy with deep garnet hues. This beer has light aromas of blond roast coffee, rose water, caramel, prunes, dried cranberries, and cherry cola.

As a continuation of this spirit of revisiting one’s work that conveniently coincides with a certain movie release, we’re calling it Mai the Fourth (Awakens) until the next episode. The yeast ferments at slightly lower temperatures to produce clean, malty flavors, with just a touch of fruity grape-like notes. The result is a malty balanced beer that could frighten you with its sorcerers ways…

Inspired by the malty and hoppy beers of the Great Northwest, Green Man Ale is a rich and layered beer that lies somewhere between an IPA and a Red Ale—not exactly radical, but not quite the conformist, Green Man Ale just is.

The dark side is seductive indeed…we like the qualities of a lighter-bodied dry stout, but we also like the complexity and strength of an Imperial stout. The rye, well, it’s just the best thing since, uh, sliced bread. Behold, the Rye Imperial Dry Stout! Lots of fruity and spicy rye notes, with a silky chocolate body that balances this deceivingly dry beer better than Anakin did with the force!

What started out as a basic porter recipe evolved by adding a little bit of this and a little bit of that, using a wide variety of malts not typically seen in a porter. This includes various types of rye and a dash of smoked malt. The result—a roasty, spicy, chocolaty glass of goodness.

Luke, I Am Your Pater is a Belgian-style patersbier, or single. This style was originally brewed by the monks that needed sustenance without the “enlightenment” that the other bigger Belgian-styles offer. This beer has the essence of apricots, hard biscuits, and notes of honeysuckle. It is very dry and easy drinking, and with just enough hops to bring balance to the force, er, beer.

Featuring a fruity yeast profile on a caramel malt base with suggestions of roasted nuts and honey, this take on an old ale is deceptively complex, in spite of its sessionable nature. Brown sugar accentuates the malt flavors, while herbal English hops gently lead to a drying finish, garnished by toasty, vanilla oak notes. If you need help “convincing” Bib Fortuna to let you meet with Jabba the Hutt, this is the beer for you.